Shively, KY vs Wilmore, KY

Shively is moderately more affordable than Wilmore, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Shively scores 70 compared to 76 for Wilmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shively is $847/month compared to $855/month in Wilmore — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shively is more affordable at $139,200 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Shively is $46,522 compared to $64,245 in Wilmore (-27.6%). While Wilmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shively spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Wilmore.